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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-25...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V EXTREME specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-25...
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xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x ... / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x ... / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for an unrivaled gaming performance. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for Intel®...®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in competitions. With the Intel Z77 platform to support multi-GPU SLI/ CrossFireX graphics cards for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-1
... faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for an unrivaled gaming performance. SLI/CrossFire On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for Intel®...®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in competitions. With the Intel Z77 platform to support multi-GPU SLI/ CrossFireX graphics cards for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-1
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...download the latest BIOS automatically. VGA Hotwire Using the VGA Hotwire feature, you to easily share your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 With the use of a multimeter device, these points can plug two-wired cable onboard and solder two wires on the VGA...easily check your system's CPU, PLL, VCCSA, PCH, IO, DIMM, and iGPU voltages. With GPU. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With Extreme Tweaker, you to optimal performance. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you the ability to catch potential problems even before you ...
...download the latest BIOS automatically. VGA Hotwire Using the VGA Hotwire feature, you to easily share your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-3 With the use of a multimeter device, these points can plug two-wired cable onboard and solder two wires on the VGA...easily check your system's CPU, PLL, VCCSA, PCH, IO, DIMM, and iGPU voltages. With GPU. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With Extreme Tweaker, you to optimal performance. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you the ability to catch potential problems even before you ...
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... scores to post and share your system's main components. Get that allows you the current information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your system's current information with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes...
... scores to post and share your system's main components. Get that allows you the current information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your system's current information with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes...
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ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... Windows OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at the default frequency rates of...memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are...
... Windows OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at the default frequency rates of...memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2A slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2B slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_3 slot PCIe 2.0/1.1 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-25 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2A slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2B slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_3 slot PCIe 2.0/1.1 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-25 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... - - - - - shared EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) - - - - Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - I.G.F.X. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA #1 - - XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-27 shared - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE_x8_2B -
... - - - - - shared EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) - - - - Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - I.G.F.X. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA #1 - - XHCI (USB 3.0) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - - - EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) - - - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-27 shared - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE_x8_2B -
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Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-29 GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK!
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3. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-33 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system...
3. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-33 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system...
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... Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-41 Refer to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set ...
... Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-41 Refer to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set ...
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3. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) These connectors connect to measure the motherboard temperature via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The K probe cable is purchased separately. Subzero Sense connector The Subzero Sense connector allows you to connect the K probe cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO without purchasing expensive multimeters.
3. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-43 Chapter 1 Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) These connectors connect to measure the motherboard temperature via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The K probe cable is purchased separately. Subzero Sense connector The Subzero Sense connector allows you to connect the K probe cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO without purchasing expensive multimeters.
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up ... the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-45
Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up ... the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-45
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...one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, ...item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-47 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or ...
...one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, ...item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-47 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or ...
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OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to precisely adjust the VGA card voltage directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Refer to the VGA ... allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. Connect a 2-pin cable to the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of damaging your VGA cards. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 14.
OC Key connector (10-1 pin OC Key) Connects to precisely adjust the VGA card voltage directly from motherboard BIOS, OC Key or TurboV EVO, reducing the risk of the cable to section 2.3.2 OC Key device installation for voltage adjustment. Refer to the VGA ... allows quick on-screen overclocking adjustments. Connect a 2-pin cable to the VGA Hotwire Connector and weld the other end of damaging your VGA cards. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 1-51 14.
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Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1.
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Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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Chapter 2 • The mPCIe Combo fits in one orientation only. • Insert the mPCIe with caution to prevent damage to the module, or the mPCIe_Combo connector pins, or the motherboard. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-17 Remove the screw near the 26-pin connector. 5. Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the motherboard. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the connector.
Chapter 2 • The mPCIe Combo fits in one orientation only. • Insert the mPCIe with caution to prevent damage to the module, or the mPCIe_Combo connector pins, or the motherboard. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS V EXTREME 2-17 Remove the screw near the 26-pin connector. 5. Align and insert the mPCIe Combo on the motherboard. Locate the mPCIe_Combo connector on the connector.